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| Articles about Taj Mahal |
| The Taj Mahal | | 2008-06-16 00:31:03 | | I rolled out of bed at 5:30am to see the Taj at sunrise, though from the hotel roof, it didn’t look too different from the night before. I met Laura and Dan at the eastern entrance, and we proceeded to tour the site along with everyone else trying to get an early jump on [...]... | | By: GoBackpacking | | |
| | Was the Taj Mahal a Vedic Temple? | | 2008-04-21 22:41:10 | | The following is an interesting topic or rather controversy raised following the research done by Prof.P. N. Oak which provided evidences that Taj was a Hindu temple.V shall here post the contents of an e-mail explaining the same..."The Moghul Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal built the Taj Mahal. It was built in 22 years (1631 to 1653) by 20,000 artisans brought to India from all over the world! . Many people believe Ustad Isa of Iran designed it." This is what your guide probably told you if you ever visited the Taj Mahal" but what about the following....No one has ever challenged it except Prof. P. N. Oak, who believes the whole world has been duped. In his book Taj Mahal: The True Story, Oak says the Taj Mahal is not Queen Mumtaz's tomb but an ancient Hindu temple palace of Lord Shiva (then known as Tejo Mahalaya). In the course of his research Oak discovered that the Shiva temple palace was usurped by Shah Jahan from then Maharaja of Jaipur, Jai Singh. In h... | | By: YOUNGISTAN-Land of Youth | | |
| | US Dollar no longer welcome at Taj Mahal | | 2008-03-19 00:05:00 | | America's pride, the dollar, that was all-powerful till recently is losing its sheen. In yet another troubling sign for the greenback, at least one of the seven wonders of the world is now off limits if you have only U.S. currency in your pocket. India's tourism minister said Thursday that the dollar will no longer be accepted at the Taj Mahal and other national tourist sites. Until the change, foreign tourists visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra, south-west of Delhi, could enter by paying a fixed $5 (£2.45) fee – a price that was set when the dollar was worth around R50. But with the dollar having fallen by 12 per cent this year against the rupee and the current exchange rate closer to R39 to the dollar, the government has now fixed the entry price for foreigners at R250 – more than $6. Charging only rupees now seems more practical and will save tourists money because "the dollar was weaker against the rupee," says Tourism Minister Ambika Soni.Indians pay around R10 or R20 to enter ... | | By: Indian stock markets | | |
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| Taj Mahal | | 2008-02-13 06:15:00 | | Si no fuese por el dorado del turbante, me recordaría al profesor Quirrell de Harry Potter...Cuanto briyo, por Dios...Y que no vengan a decir que es la moda hindú, porque atras se ven personas vestidas a lo occidental....El regreso de Susana a la pantalla chica. Infobae... | | By: El Bárbaro | | |
| | | Travel Agra - The city of Taj Mahal | | 2007-03-20 05:53:12 | | Travel Agra - The city of Taj Mahal, as Agra is not only one of the most historically rich cities of India, but also home to the majestic Taj Mahal. Agra is one of the best destinations in India having three mangnificent monuments - The Taj Mahal, Red Fort & Fatehpur Sikri. Most of the travelers like to travel Agra only to view the magnificent Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is beautifully crafted white marble monument in Agra, a memorial of love built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. Agra is one of the most visited travel destinations in india and in the world. Agra, Located about 204 km south of Delhi in the Indian state of UP. The city, situated on the west bank of Yamuna River, is historical as it is ancient.People also love to Travel Agra as it is famous for its Handicrafts Products like Leather Goods, Footwear, Brassware, Designer Carpets, Jewelry, Zari & Embroidery Work, Inley work on Marble. Leather Goods are the major buying products over there like the leather bags, leather shoes, leather belts, leather jackets, etc. Agra is also well known for Agra ka Petha, a sweet. Agra, an old city and it is said that its name was derived from Agrabana, a forest that finds mentioned in the epic Mahabharata.You can plan to Travel Agra to visit all the famous tourist attraction in Agra including Taj Mahal, Agra Red Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's Mausoleum, Jama Masjid, Chini-Ka-Rauza, Dayal Bagh Temple, Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb, Mariyam Tomb, Ram Bagh, etc. Also you can have a great shopping experience over there in Agra. You can find a large variety of Exquisite Handicrafts Items, Leather Items, Brass Decorative Items, Stone Carved Images, Zari Items and many more..... | | By: Travel N Tour Guide | | |
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